JP2021532893A - Absorbent article with low profile closure - Google Patents

Abstract

Absorbent articles include an absorbent chassis and fastening system that together define refastable pants. Refastable pants include a pair of side panels with front side panels and rear side panels. The front side panel and the rear side panel form a leg opening when fastened to each other. Refastable pants refasten the front and rear side panels in a butt-joint manner, thus providing a fastening system that includes bridging components to create side panels with the appearance of low profile seams. Be prepared.

Description

Training pants are particularly useful in the potty training process because children can relate the transition from diapers to training pants to "growth" or progress towards the goal of wearing underwear. In addition, pants-type diapers allow the child to pull down the diapers before using the toilet and then pull them up again when finished, thus giving the child the independence and confidence to succeed in potty training. Allows you to have it.

Many traditional training pants have permanent side seams that require the pants to be put on and taken off like ordinary underwear. Some training pants are provided with refastable side seams that allow the pants to be applied like pants or like diapers, the latter pulling the pants into a diaper or pull. Gives the ability to apply in a way up.

The present invention is a partially absorbent article, an absorbent chassis having front, rear, and crotch, the crotch extending between the front and the back and with the front. Connecting to the rear, the absorbent chassis has an absorbent chassis with first and second main longitudinal edges and a front along the length of the first and second main longitudinal edges. A first and second side panel comprising laterally opposed first and second side panels connecting to the rear and defining first and second leg openings within the absorbent article. Includes anterior side panels with distal edges, posterior side panels with distal edges, and bridging components that detachably connect the anterior and posterior side panels in a non-overlapping configuration. , Concerning absorbent articles.

Another aspect of the invention is, in part, a method of making an absorbent article, wherein the method comprises connecting the first and second side panels to the absorbent chassis, wherein the absorbent chassis. , Front, rear, and crotch, having a crotch, the crotch extending between the anterior and posterior, and the crotch connecting the anterior and posterior, first and second. The first and second side panels are connected to the absorbent chassis along the length of the first and second main longitudinal edges and the first and second side panels are connected to the absorbent chassis. The leg opening is defined within the absorbent article and the first and second side panels are the anterior side panel with the distal edge, the posterior side panel with the distal edge, and the anterior and posterior. It relates to a method comprising a bridging component that connects side panels in a non-overlapping configuration.

In yet another aspect, the invention is, in part, a side panel for a pull-up absorbent article, a first panel having first and second main surfaces and a distal edge, and a first panel. It comprises a second panel having 1 and 2 main surfaces and a distal edge, and bridging components connected to the 1st main surface of the 1st panel and the 1st main surface of the 2nd panel. The bridging component relates to a side panel that holds the distal edges of the first and second panels together in a butt joint configuration.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a typical prior art disposable absorbent article with side seams. FIG. 1 is a plan view of the absorbent article shown in FIG. 1 in an unfastened, open and unfolded state. FIG. 3 is a plan view of an embodiment of the bridging component of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an improved side seam pants closure. It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an improved side seam pants closure. It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an improved side seam pants closure. It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an improved side seam pants closure. It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an improved side seam pants closure. It is a schematic diagram of one Embodiment of a bridging component. It is a schematic diagram of the side seam of the prior art. It is a schematic diagram of a side seam achieved by adopting an improved bridging component. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an improved bridging component shown in a folded orientation. It is a side view of the pants-shaped diaper which adopted one Embodiment of the bridging component of this invention. FIG. 8 is a plan view of the absorbent article shown in FIG. 8 in an unfastened, open and unfolded state. It is a schematic side view of one Embodiment of the side seam which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Traditional training pants are used by toddlers to make the transition between diapers and knitted underwear. They have a diaper-like absorption capacity, but the diaper traditionally wraps the underside of the baby and then uses some sort of side closure fastener (eg, adhesive tab or the like). Whereas they are constructed to be fixed, training pants are rather structured like underwear and do not include side closure fasteners. However, to facilitate easy removal of traditional training pants, removal seams are typically placed on both sides of the training pants, allowing the user to strip the training pants from the wearer and therefore the side of the training pants. Allows the part to tear along the removal seam.

A problem associated with some prior art training pants is that the removal seams are designed to overlap, giving traditional training pants a more diaper-like look, similar to closure tabs, thereby giving the child a more diaper-like appearance. However, it potentially discourages potty training efforts to recognize that you are wearing diapers. It would be desirable to have a disposable absorbent article that provides the garment or underwear-like appearance of traditional training pants, but nevertheless gives the option applied as either a diaper or pants.

The principles of the invention can be incorporated into any suitable disposable absorbent article. Examples of such suitable articles include diapers, training pants, women's hygiene products, incontinence products, other personal or healthcare garments, or the like. For ease of explanation, the following description relates to children's training pants.

1 and 2 show prior art training pants 520, FIG. 1 is shown in a partially fastened three-dimensional view, and FIG. 2 is a plan view (not fastened). It is shown. Reference elements are interchangeable between the two figures. Referring to FIG. 2, the training pants 520 have a longitudinal direction 12 and a lateral direction 14. In the longitudinal direction 12, the training pants 520 define an absorbent chassis 511 that extends between the front 516, the rear 518, and the front 516 and the rear 518 and can be split into crotch 526 connecting them. The training pants 520 include a body-side liner 530 (facing outward as seen from the figure shown in FIG. 2) and an absorbent core 535 located between the body-side liner and the outer cover 532. The training pants 520 have a pair of opposite longitudinal lateral edges 528 and 528'extending between the posterior lumbar edge 538 and the anterior lumbar edge 540. The training pants 520 also include a pair of longitudinal leg cuffs 536 and 536'. The leg cuffs 536 and 536'may fit around the wearer's legs during use and serve as a mechanical barrier to the lateral flow of body exudates.

The training pants 520 include a pair of side panels 510. The side panel 510 includes front side panels 534 and 534'and rear side panels 534a and 534a'. The front side panel and the pair of rear side panels 534', 534', 534a, 534a' may be formed integrally with the rear and front, or instead may be formed separately and then attached. good. The front side panels and the rear side panels 534, 534', 534a, 534a'are the lengths of their respective panels, which can be seen in prior art pants to form overlapping seams when fastened. Includes a distal edge 568 extending along. The front side panel and the rear side panel have a first main (inner) surface 545 in contact with the wearer and an opposite second main surface 547 facing outward from the wearer's perspective.

In typical prior art training pants, the front and rear side panels are detachably attached to each other using prior art fastening systems 544 and 544'. The fastening system of the prior art is used to secure the training pants 520 around the wearer's waist. The fastening system may include, for example, a pressure sensitive adhesive, or a hook-shaped material with a corresponding loop material for either the fastening system 544 or 544'. The front portion 516 will include an outer cover 532 appropriately selected to form a receptive fastening component for the fastening system 544. For example, if the fastening system 544 includes a hook-shaped material, the front 516 of the training pants comprises a suitable non-woven material selected to properly engage and connect to the selected hook-shaped material. Will.

To improve comfort and wearability, the front and rear side panels 534, 534', 534a, 534a'are made of elastic material that is elastic in the direction parallel to the lateral direction 14 of the training pants 520. Can be done.

The overlapping nature of the closure system used in training pants 520 creates a prominent overlapping area where the fastening system overlaps with its counterpart. It also creates a flap, for example, along the distal edge 568, which makes the training pants feel and look a bit like a diaper. Ideally, the streamlined pants side seam closure system would be less noticeable and would have no overlap of diaper components, thereby making it thinner, with no noticeable flaps on the distal edge. Will appear as a thing.

Improved Pants Side Seam Closure With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the training pants 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention is an improved side fastening system 80 for fixing the training pants around the wearer's waist. Is included on each side of the wearer. In some embodiments, the improved fastening system can be thinner than the conventional pants-shaped side fastening system and can look and feel more like traditional underwear than a diaper.

The improved fastening system is now refastable to the fastening components 82, 83, 84, 85 provided on the front and rear side panels 34, 34'134, and 134', respectively. Includes bridging components 86 or 87. The illustrated fastening system 80 is the first and second rear side panel fastening components 82 and 83 and the first and second, which are now refastable to connect to the first and second bridging components 86 and 87. Includes second front side panel fastening components 84 and 85. In some embodiments, one or all of the fastening components 82, 83, 84, and 85 are separate from the front side panel and the rear side panel, as is well known in the art. It may be attached using an adhesive and / or thermal coupling or ultrasonic bonding. In other embodiments, the front side panel and the rear side panel can be made of a material such as a looped material suitable for coupling to the hook type fastening system on the bridging component, thus the front side panel and the rear side panel. The rear side panel itself acts as a fastening component. In such an embodiment, the training pants 20 will include an outer cover 32 that is appropriately selected to form a receptive fastening component for the bridging components 86 and 87. For example, if the bridging components 86 and 87 include hook-shaped materials, the side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134'to properly engage and connect to the selected hook-shaped material. Could include selected non-woven materials.

In some embodiments, one surface of each of the first and second rear side panels is an inconspicuous fastening component 82 and 83 (FIG. 9) and a first and second front side panel fastening component. Includes 84 and 85. These fastening components include a plurality of engaging elements that are detachably engaged and disengaged with the engaging elements of the bridging components 86 and 87.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the bridging component 86. The bridging component 87, which will be used on the opposite side of the pants, is of the same structure in most embodiments, and therefore only the bridging component 86 is described herein. Will be. The bridging component 86 is generally rectangular and has a length l and a width w, but may include any variety of shapes and features, including ellipses, cut corners, and the like. Bridging components on the same pants can have the same, substantially the same, or different dimensions and shapes. The bridging component 86 includes a pair of first and second edges 88 and 89 facing longitudinally, and a pair of third and fourth edges 90 and 91 facing laterally. To facilitate the description of various aspects of the invention, four virtual quadrants (4 virtual quadrants) extending the bridging component 86 over the width between the opposing first and second edges 88 and 89. It can be divided into 92-95), and the center line 96 is defined at the boundary between the second and third quadrant lanes 93 and 94, respectively.

Bridging component 86 includes fastening members 105 for detachably fastening the first and second front side panels 34 and 34'to the first and second rear side panels 134, 134', respectively. In some embodiments, the fastening member 105 may include a hook-shaped fastener. In such cases, suitable complementary fastening components, such as loop material, will be provided on the surface of the side panels (side panel side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134') on the pants. .. In another embodiment, the bridging component 86 may include a loop fastener and the counterpart fastening components 82-85 (see FIG. 9) each include a complementary hook fastener. The loop fasteners typically include a fabric or material having a substrate or backing structure, and a plurality of loop members extending upward from at least one surface of the backing structure. The loop material can be formed of any suitable material, such as acrylic resin, nylon, or polyester, and can be formed by methods such as warp knitting, stitch bonding, or needle punching.

4A-E show different profile diagrams of the bridging component 86, different embodiments. The bridging component 86 may include a bridging component backing 97 to which the material supporting the fastening member may be attached. Since the body-side surface 140 of the bridging component backing 97 comes into contact with the wearer's skin during use, it may be composed of a soft material such as a non-woven fabric, such materials are well known in the art. To improve comfort, the bridging component backing 97 may be made of breathable material. The bridging component backing 97 may be provided as a laminate and / or may optionally have elasticity. The backing 97 can be the same or substantially the same size as the backing 104 carrying the fastening member 105. Alternatively, the bridging component backing 97 may be larger than the backing 104 carrying the fastening member 105 and extends beyond the edges so that the portion of the backing 104 does not come into contact with the wearer of the pants.

The backing 104 and the hook protrusion 105 may have structures known in the art. Hook-type fasteners typically include a fabric or material having a substrate or backing structure, and a plurality of hook members extending upward from at least one surface of the backing structure. Suitable hook materials can be molded or extruded with nylon, polypropylene, or another suitable material. Suitable single-sided hook materials for bridging components 86 or mating fastening components 82-85 are St. It is available from Paul, MN's 3M Company under the CHK-05810 product name. In some embodiments, the hook backing material is soft enough to eliminate the need for bridging component backing.

To improve comfort, the hook backing 97 may be breathable. Breathable hook backing coupled with the breathable bridging component backing 104 will provide excellent overall breathability to the bridging component and improve air circulation and heat transfer. Examples of breathable hook tapes include reticulated type fasteners, such as those described by Handrasekaran et al. In US Pat. No. 9,649,824, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein. Other breathable hook tapes may also be employed, as known to those of skill in the art.

To improve aesthetics and / or comfort, the bridging component can have a minimum thickness, which can be uncomfortable for the wearer and / or the appearance of the underwear of the pants. Reduce bulk, which could be reduced. In some embodiments, the thickness of the bridging component 86 ranges from about 30 μ to about 900 μ.

4B-4E show alternative structures of various embodiments of bridging component 86, each including a hook-shaped fastening member 105. The hook-shaped member 105 is shown to project outward from the backing 104. The backing 104 is attached to the soft bridging component backing 97 (already described) using an adhesive and / or ultrasonic or thermal bonding as known in the art. The hook-shaped member 105 can be provided in various patterns over the backing 97. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, the hook shaped member 105 is distributed over substantially all surface areas of the bridging component backing 97 and all four virtual quadrants (92-95, Extends over (shown as a dashed line). In the alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 4E, the hook-shaped members 105 are provided in rows across all four virtual quadrants. In an alternative embodiment, the hook shaped member 105 may be distributed over substantially less than all surface areas of the bridging component backing 97. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the fastening member 105 may be provided on one side of the bridging components 86 and 87, whereby an adhesive and / or ultrasound as is well known in the art. Create a flange 108 that can be used to attach bridging components to any of the first or second front or rear side panels 34, 34', 134, 134' using bonding or thermal bonding. .. For example, the fastening member shown as the hook-shaped member 105 is provided only inside the quadrants 3 and 4, alternatively only inside the quadrant 3, and further alternatively only inside the quadrant 4. Can be. In some embodiments, leaving the quads free of hooks creates an effective flange 108 that can be attached to the pants (ultrasonic waves, glue, etc.) as described above. Alternatively, no flanges are provided and the attachment of bridging components to the side panels occurs within the area containing the fastening members. In these embodiments, the attachment is only a bond between the complementary fastening component and the bridging component fastening member, or with an adhesive and / or a thermal bond or ultrasonic bond as is well known in the art. Can be achieved by a combination of.

In another alternative embodiment, the hook shaped member 105 may be provided on the outer edge of a bridging component 86 such as quadrant lanes 1 and 4 and 2 and 3, respectively, as shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4C, the front side panel and the rear side panel do not properly contact to cover the hooks provided on the bridging component 86 (see below) and are therefore potentially. It can be beneficial when it happens that the irritating fabric is exposed to the wearer or the wearer's caregiver.

It can be seen that the soft bridging component backing 97 extends slightly beyond the outer circumference of the backing 104 carrying the fastening member 105 (FIGS. 4A-4E). In some embodiments, the bridging component backing 97 is substantially the same size as the backing 104 carrying the fastening member 105. In another embodiment, the bridging component backing 97 is larger than the backing 104 carrying the fastener member 105.

The overall dimensions of the bridging component 86 are not strictly limited. However, for ease of use and aesthetics, the bridging component 86 is preferably sized to be hidden behind the front and rear side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134' during use. Set. As shown in FIG. 8, bridging components 86 and 87 are distal to the front and rear side panels 34, 34', 134', and 134' so that they are hidden when fastened to the wearer. It may have a length l shorter than the length of the edge 68. As will be appreciated, bridging components may have any length l shorter than the distal edge 68. Alternatively, the length l may be longer than the distal edge 68. Bridging components 86 and 87 must be of appropriate size to remain fixed to the wearer during normal physical activity.

FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the bridging component 86, wherein the fastening member 105 includes a looped fastener. Such fasteners are well known in the art. In these embodiments, the front side panels and the rear side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134' are provided with complementary mating components, such as hooks, for fastening components 82-84 (see FIG. 9). ) Can be provided. Such a fastening mechanism is described in US Pat. No. 5,888,607 to Seth et al., Issued March 3, 1998, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Seams formed utilizing the bridging component embodiments described herein are desirable and eliminate the overlapping flaps typically included in prior art training pants fastening systems. FIG. 6A shows a prior art fastening system 99. In the figure, the front side panel, the rear side panel 34, and 134 are provided between the fastening component 84 provided on the rear side panel 134 and the fastening component 82 provided on the front side panel 34. It is shown to be connected to each other via a removable connection formed. The nature of the prior art fastening system creates an overlap 98 with the part of the rear side panel 134 that unnecessarily overlaps the front part (also shown in FIG. 1), thereby giving the training pants a diaper-like appearance. Give to.

In contrast, by adopting embodiments of the bridging components of the invention, as shown in FIG. 6B, front side panels and rear side panels 34, 34', 134', and 134'(one side). Distal edges 68 (only shown) are abutted next to each other (100), thereby between the front and rear side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134'. It is possible to provide a low profile seam and an aesthetically pleasing butt joint 100 with little or no overlap. In the configuration of this embodiment, the outer surfaces 110 of the front side panels and the rear side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134'remain in the same plane even when engaged with the bridging component 86. In the illustrated embodiment, the bridging component 86 is a flange 108 whose portions are bonded to a portion of the anterior side panel 34 near the distal edge 68 by an adhesive and / or thermal coupling or ultrasonic bonding 101. including. The portion of the bridging component 86 that carries the fastening member 105 extends past the distal edge 68 of the front side panel 34 for engagement with the fastening component 84 provided on the rear side panel 134. .. In the illustrated embodiment, the rear side panel 134 itself functions as a fastening component 84, for example, using a loop (not shown) to detachably engage the hook shaped member 105 of the bridging component 86. It is configured in. FIG. 6B shows one side of the training pants, where a second bridging component and a second fastening component may be provided on the opposite side to seal the training pants around the wearer's waist. Will be understood.

FIG. 8 has first and second front side panels and rear side panels 34, 34', 134', and 134'concluded using one embodiment of the bridging component 86 (and 87). The training pants 20 are shown. It can be seen that the first and second bridging components 86 and 87 are fastened on the inner surface (body side) 28 of the training pants 20. Most of the surface areas of bridging components 86 and 87 are viewed from the outside of the pants by the front and rear side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134' (when worn by the wearer). Sometimes) hidden. The distal edges 68 of the anterior and posterior side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134' are held in close proximity to each other and appear to form a butt joint. In the illustrated embodiment, the distal edges 68 do not overlap. However, it should be understood that a small amount of overlap may occur without reducing the appearance of the low profile seams achieved with the bridging components described herein. Unlike the prior art flaps described above, the training pants 20 still resemble underwear, even with a small overlap.

The training pants 20 can be applied to children in the form of diapers or pants. The side panels are removed from the bridging components for application in the form of diapers. This allows the training pants to be opened and flattened and applied to the child in the same way as a diaper. To apply in the form of training pants, i.e., with the side panels fastened to the bridging components, the child's legs are placed through the leg opening 52 and the entire pants are pulled up around the waist. It will be appreciated that when the training pants 20 are applied to a child, it can be pulled down and pulled up without the need to remove the front and rear side panels 34, 34', 134, and 134'. .. In this regard, the training pants 20 function like underwear. By having the low profile butt joint achieved using the fastening system of the present invention, the pants also have the appearance of underwear.

The first and second bridging components 86 and 87 laterally and / or fold to allow folding and / or folding (shown in FIG. 7) to facilitate the automatic production of pre-sealed training pants. Alternatively, it may have sufficient flexibility in the longitudinal axis. In FIG. 7, the bridging component 86 is located approximately along the longitudinal axis at centerline 96 (see FIG. 3) such that the fastening member 105 faces outward and the bridging component backing 97 faces inward. Folded along. This creates a first fastening surface 102 and a second fastening surface 103 positioned to fasten and connect to the first or second front side or rear side panels 34, 34', 134, 134'. It will be understood that the way bridging components are folded is not limited. The only requirement is that the first and second fastening surfaces 102 and 103 are available for fastening contact with the front side panels and the rear side panels 34, 34', 134, 134'. Alternatively, the bridging component is provided pre-fastened to only one of the front side panel and the rear side panel 34, 34', 134, 134', or is either an absorbent article. It is also not fastened to the surface of the and can instead be provided as a separate component. In these embodiments, the user will either seal the training pants 20 before putting them on the child, or will be able to apply the training pants 20 in a manner similar to that of traditional diapers.

The folding of the bridging component 86 can be advantageously adopted in the manufacturing process to provide the pre-fastened training pants 20. The manufacture of diapers and training pants is well known in the art. Briefly, referring to FIG. 8, training pants are usually started as a continuous web connecting the front waist edge 40 of one pair of pants to the rear waist edge 38 of the adjacent pants. The crotch of the individual pants is cut and then folded at the centerline (shown as a dashed line in FIG. 9) within the crotch 26. Bridging components are provided as continuous rolls, which can be folded and then cut to the desired dimensions during the manufacture of the pants.

The individual bridging components can be introduced while the training pants are in the unfolded state as shown in FIG. The bridging components 86 and 87 have at least one of the first or second fastening surfaces 102 or 103 (see FIG. 7) having the first or second front side or rear side panels 34, 34', It must be oriented to fasten contact with its corresponding mating surface of the fastening component 82, 83, 84, or 85 on 134, 134'. In one embodiment, the webbing and / or the individual training pants 20 and the bridging components 86 and 87 have a first fastening surface 102 of each of the bridging components 86 and 87 with front side panels 34 and 34'. They are brought close to each other so as to be aligned with the mating surfaces of the fastening components 84 and 85 of. In the illustrated embodiment, the first surface 102 includes a hook-shaped fastening member 105. In this embodiment, the first fastening surface 102 may be removably attached via hook and loop fastening. Alternatively, the first surface 102 may be secured by an adhesive and / or additional means such as thermal bonding or ultrasonic bonding. In another embodiment, the first surface is provided as a flange 108 (shown in FIG. 4B). In these embodiments, the flange 108 is not provided with a fastening member and can be non-removably attached to the mating surface using only an adhesive or in combination with thermal bonding and / or ultrasonic bonding.

With the first surface 102 thus attached to the first and second front side panels 34 and 34', the second surface 103 of the first and second bridging components 86 and 87 It is exposed and available for removable fastening engagement with fastening components 82 and 83 of the rear side panels 134 and 134'. As shown in FIG. 10, when the training pants 20 are folded at the center line in the crotch 26 (shown as a dashed line in FIG. 9), the fastening components 82 and 83 of the bridging components 86 and 87. It contacts and engages with the second surface 103 to form pants with two non-overlapping side seams on both sides. At this point, the fastened training pants 20 may be packaged.

Thus, embodiments of absorbent articles having a refastable fastening system have been disclosed. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention can be practiced in embodiments other than those disclosed. The disclosed embodiments are presented for illustrative purposes only, not for limiting purposes, and the present invention is limited only by the "claims" below.

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It is an absorbent article
An absorbent chassis having a front, a rear and a crotch, wherein the crotch extends between the anterior and the posterior and connects the anterior and the posterior to the absorbent chassis. , An absorbent chassis with first and second main longitudinal edges,
Lateral, connecting the front to the rear along the length of the first and second main longitudinal edges and defining the first and second leg openings within the absorbent article. The first and second side panels facing each other,
Equipped with
The first and second side panels are
With an anterior side panel with a distal edge,
With a posterior side panel with a distal edge,
A bridging component that detachably connects the front and rear side panels in a non-overlapping configuration.
An absorbent article. The first and second front side panels and the first and second rear side panels include at least one fastening component for refastening engagement with the bridging component, claim 1. The method described. The absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the fastening component comprises a loop surface material. The absorbent article of claim 3, wherein the bridging component comprises a backing on which the hook member extends. The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the bridging component comprises a hook surface tape. The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the bridging component comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive lined tape. 1. The front side panel or the rear side panel comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive for refastening engagement with the bridging component associated with the first or side panel. The absorbent article described. The absorbent article of claim 4, wherein the bridging component has a thickness in the range of about 40 microns to about 900 microns. The bridging component further comprises a bridging component backing that contacts the wearer's skin of the absorbent article, the backing sufficient to provide a non-irritating interface to the wearer's skin. The absorbent article according to claim 1, which is soft. The absorbent article of claim 9, wherein the bridging component backing is breathable. The non-overlapping configuration comprises first and second butt joints formed by the distal edges of the anterior and posterior side panels of the first and second side panels and the bridging component. Is the absorbent article according to claim 1, which straddles the butt seam. The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the bridging component comprises a fastening member extending from the backing. 12. The absorbent article of claim 12, wherein the body-side surface of the backing is soft enough to avoid irritating the wearer's skin. The absorbent article of claim 12, wherein the backing comprises a polyolefin polymer. The absorbent article according to claim 1 or 12, wherein the bridging component is breathable. The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the bridging component comprises a laminate, the laminate comprising a hook tape having a backing on which the hook extends, the laminate being breathable. 16. The absorbent article of claim 16, wherein the body-side surface of the bridging component backing is soft enough to avoid irritation of the wearer's skin. Claim 1 that at least a portion of the bridging component is bonded to the first or second main longitudinal edge of the absorbent chassis using an adhesive and / or thermal or ultrasonic coupling. Or the absorbent article according to 16. The bridging component associated with the first and second side panels has a length and width, the length is greater than the width, and the hook side of the bridging component has a hook. The absorbent article of claim 16, comprising at least one quarter lane not included. The at least one quarter lane without hooks defines a flange, which is coupled to either the front or rear side panel using an adhesive and / or thermal or ultrasonic coupling. The absorbent article according to claim 19. The absorbent article of claim 1, wherein the bridging component, as well as front and rear side panels, are composed of non-overlapping butt joints. A method for producing an absorbent article, wherein the method is
The absorbent chassis comprises connecting the first and second side panels to the absorbent chassis, the absorbent chassis being front, rear, and crotch, wherein the crotch is between the front and the rear. The crotch portion has a crotch portion that connects the front portion and the rear portion, has first and second main longitudinal edges, and the first and second side panels are formed on the first and second side panels. Connected to the absorbent chassis along the length of the first and second main longitudinal edges, the first and second leg openings are defined within the absorbent article.
The first and second side panels are
With an anterior side panel with a distal edge,
With a posterior side panel with a distal edge,
A bridging component that connects the front and rear side panels in a non-overlapping configuration.
How to prepare. The bridging component associated with the first and second sides comprises a crease along a longitudinal axis extending between the distal edges of the respective anterior and posterior side panels. 22. The method of claim 22. The front and rear side panels associated with the first and second side panels are backing, comprising a backing having a loop fastening component on one of the main surfaces thereof, said first and first. 22. The method of claim 22, wherein the bridging component associated with the side panel of 2 comprises a hook material. 22. The method of claim 22, wherein the coupling comprises joining using an adhesive and / or a thermal coupling or an ultrasonic coupling. The front and rear side panels of the first and second side panels are coupled to the bridging component in a butt seam configuration, the bridging component straddling the respective front and rear side panels, respectively. 22. The method of claim 22. 22. The method of claim 22, wherein fewer than four quadrants of the first and second bridging components are provided with fastening members. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 27, wherein the fastening member includes a hook type fastener. 16. The 16th aspect of the present invention, wherein the hook type fastener is provided substantially on the third and fourth quadrant lanes, and at least a part of the first and second quadrant lanes constitutes a flange. the method of. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 29, wherein the fastening member comprises a loop. 29. The method of claim 29, wherein the flange is attached to one of the first or second front or the first second rear panel. 31. The method of claim 31, wherein the flange is attached by adhesive and / or thermal or ultrasonic coupling. 22. The method of claim 22, wherein the bridging component is folded on the horizontal axis of the bridging component before being applied to the first and second rear panels. A side panel for pull-up absorbent articles,
A first panel with first and second main surfaces and a distal edge,
A second panel with first and second main surfaces and a distal edge,
A bridging component connected to the first main surface of the first panel and the first main surface of the second panel.
Equipped with
The bridging component is a side panel that holds the distal edges of the first and second panels together in a butt joint configuration. 34. The side panel of claim 34, wherein the bridging component comprises a hook tape and the first main surface of the first and second panels comprises a loop material. 35. The side panel of claim 35, wherein the butt joint configuration comprises a resealable seam. 34. The side panel of claim 34, wherein the bridging component has the length of a pressure sensitive adhesive lined tape. 37. The side panel of claim 37, wherein the bridging component spans a portion of the first main surface of the first and second panels. The first and second panels are connected to the bridging component, and the portion of the first or second main surface of the first or second panel is attached to the other first or second main surface. The side panel of claim 34, which does not touch. The first and second panels such that the bridging component spans the area of the first main surface of the first and second panels and the first and second panels do not overlap. The side panel according to claim 34.

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